R. Louise Sandoli
Aug 30, 2025
Oneonta – R. Louise Sandoli, 76, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, with her family at her side.
She was born December 27, 1948 in Tuxedo Park, NY, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Stevens) Graby.
Louise spent her childhood in Walton. She moved to Oneonta when she was attending...
James L. Rossman
Aug 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of James L. Rossman, 71, of Schenevus, NY, shares that he passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.
James was born in Vega, NY, on August 9, 1954, to Barnet and Alice (Wright) Rossman, Sr. Later in his childhood, his family moved...
Elizabeth Terriquez
Aug 14, 2025
Oneonta – Elizabeth Terriquez, 95, passed away August 14, 2025 at the Cooperstown Center.
She was born April 20, 1930 in Manhattan, the daughter of John and Sarah (Cordero) Aravena.
Elizabeth married Gilbert Manuel Terriquez on October 8, 1948 in New York City. He predeceased her on February 17, 2011.
Elizabeth taught dance...
Susan Dunn Routek
Aug 13, 2025
ONEONTA – Susan Dunn Routek, 68, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2025.
She was born September 2, 1956, in Oneonta, the daughter of John K. and Marguerite D. (Denney) Dunn.
A graduate of Oneonta High School, Class of 1974, Susan continued her education by earning degrees in History, Education Administration, and Business Administration from Skidmore College, UCCA, Briggs Lumber...
Dennis P. Carey
Aug 10, 2025
Worcester, NY – Dennis P. Carey, 66, passed away August 10, 2025, at home doing what he loved most – fishing.
He was born April 15, 1959 in Rockville Centre, the son of Richard and Barbara (Hoey) Carey.
Dennis married Joanne Tursi on September 30, 1988 in Farmingdale.
He was a Police Officer...
Lisa "Pinkie" Kopf
Aug 6, 2025
Lisa "Pinkie" Kopf, 68, passed away August 6, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Born November 29, 1956, in Amityville, NY, to Charles William Kopf II and Elvira (Kobza) Kopf. Pinkie grew up in Plainview, Long Island, where she loved and was loved by many. It was here that she...
Leland Charles Horstmann
Jul 28, 2025
Worcester, NY – Leland Charles Horstmann, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 28, 2025, at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oneonta, New York, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 30, 1956, in Midland, Texas, Leland was the second son of Lane and Lillian (Thompson) Horstmann. He grew up in a...
Craig S. Goodrich
Jul 27, 2025
Oneonta – Craig S. Goodrich, 64, passed away with his daughters by his side on July 27, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, after a lengthy illness.
He was born November 21, 1960 in Oneonta, the son of Kenneth and Marion (Gray) Goodrich.
Craig grew up in Colliersville and attended the Oneonta School District.
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Susan Hallahan
Jul 20, 2025
WORCESTER - Susan Elizabeth Davis Hallahan, 64, passed away suddenly in her home on the morning of July 20, 2025, after years of battling COPD and lung cancer with raw determination and valor.
She was the devoted wife of William Thomas Hallahan III. Together they shared decades of partnership, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this past March....
Herbert E. Zindle, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Guilford – Herbert E. Zindle, Sr. 93, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025 with his family by his side.
He was born July 10, 1932 in Milford, the son of Harry and Lucy (Kildee) Zindle.
Herb was a United States Army veteran.
He married Barbara J. Ackerman on December 21,...
Joann Rottingen
Jul 8, 2025
Oneonta - JoAnn Rottingen, 76, passed suddenly away at her home on July 8, 2025.
She was born August 25, 1948 in Delhi, the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Mansheffer) Pindar.
JoAnn married her high school sweetheart Paul J. Rottingen in Jefferson, NY.
She started working as an X-Ray Technician, then continued in...
Karl D. Oberacker
Jul 7, 2025
Troy - Karl D. Oberacker, 56, passed away at home on July 7, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
He was born August 20, 1968 in Cooperstown, the son of Peter K. Oberacker Sr. and Carol (Wendel) Oberacker.
Karl graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus, Class of 1986. He attended SUNY Delhi, and worked...
Arnold Greenblatt
Jul 2, 2025
Oneonta – Arnold George Greenblatt, 79, passed away peacefully at the Oxford Veterans Home on July 2, 2025. In later years he had suffered from exposure to Agent Orange from his service in the US Air Force in the Vietnam War, and he received wonderful care at the VA Home, for which the family will be forever grateful.
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Shannon Munson
Jul 1, 2025
Shannon Paige Sarah Paisha Munson, of Oneonta, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2025 from a brain aneurysm. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
Shannon was born on June 27, 1978, to Rick and Faye Munson. She was the best anniversary present to her (maternal) grandparents.
Shannon will be remembered for her...
Ann Rankin Knudson
Jun 30, 2025
Mrs. Ann Rankin Knudson passed away on June 30, 2025, in her 93rd year.
Mrs. Knudson was the wife of Richard Lewis Knudson for sixty-one years and the mother of Leesa M Hudak and Erik S. Knudson. She is survived by Leesa and Donald Hudak, Erik and Gina Knudson, Kari and Josh Rutherford, Elizabeth Knudson, Emma Knudson,...
Ellen Ann Grotevant
Jun 20, 2025
Ellen Ann (Rifenbark) Grotevant, 71, of Charlotteville, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday June 20, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
She was born July 12, 1953 in Fruitland, Maryland, the daughter of Horace and Evelyn (Hitchcok) Rifenbark.
She worked at Storyhouse till it closed, and was retired from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
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David Surovy
Jun 19, 2025
David John Surovy passed away peacefully in his home in Westford, NY on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
He was born on September 15, 1944 in Yonkers, NY to the late David Louis Surovy & Anna Novak Surovy.
He is survived by Elizabeth Elliott Surovy, his wife of 60 years; Carole Surovy Swantek, his older sister;...
Mary M. Donnelly
Jun 6, 2025
Otego – Mary Montrym Donnelly, 83, passed away June 6, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born May 3, 1942 in Schenectady, the daughter of William and Sadie (Scabar) Montrym.
Mary married William A. Donnelly on August 21, 1965 in Scotia.
Mary graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a teaching degree. She...
Brian Bookhout
May 31, 2025
SCHENEVUS - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Brian Bookhout, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal son and brother, and a true friend to many. Brian passed away on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59 years old.
Born on July 12,...
Ellen P. Wilcox
May 19, 2025
Treadwell – Ellen P. Wilcox, 89, passed away May 19, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.
She was born September 27, 1935 in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Taylor) Plummber.
She married Harry Wilcox Jr. on September 17, 1955 at the Wilton Congressional Church. They were lifelong residents of Wilton, CT. Ellen...
